Surprise Gift - Russian translator needed

Hottentot · 03-13-12, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

perhaps this was a badge as a celebration of twenty years of the Golf SSB in the Baltic fleet?

This is again a moment when I raise my hands in the air and humbly admit how little I know about history. That theory however sounds plausible to me: medals and badges have been made for much weirder reasons than that. Without any further context for the object it's difficult to say, however, from what era exactly it is.

A naval museum, even if not specialized in that field, might be able to help you with the timeframe and even the context of the badge. It's surprising how many resources the museums have that are not visible to the eyes of the public.

Or you could play detective by finding the sender of the badge and have him/her confess directly.

vienna · 03-13-12, 12:28 PM

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I suspect it's either my better half or Keab. But both are at work at the moment so I can't interrogate them.

Interrogation? Do you have ways of making them talk?...

Jimbuna · 03-13-12, 01:13 PM

I thought it might have been on the site below Jamie but it isn't:

http://www.soviet-power.com/product.php?cat=36

Nagy · 03-13-12, 02:51 PM

T'was I.

Happy Birthday Oberon.

Was a chance find on Ebay.

Oberon · 03-13-12, 02:58 PM

I have solved the mystery, and with a minimum of violence. Raptor will be most unimpressed.

It is from Mr Keab, and according to the item description on ebay it's a Long Patrol badge.

Thank you very much mate. Much apprieciated.

Raptor1 · 03-13-12, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

and with a minimum of violence.

Better luck next time.

This is a curious badge, I don't think I've ever seen one of those before. Do you know what year it's from?

nikimcbee · 03-13-12, 03:15 PM

Happy Bronie Day, Oberon! I got you this.

Herr-Berbunch · 03-13-12, 03:26 PM

It's not his birthday till tomorrow - unless you're in the far east where it's already tomorrow today...

03-13-12, 01:13 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,964 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I thought it might have been on the site below Jamie but it isn't: http://www.soviet-power.com/product.php?cat=36 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-13-12, 02:51 PM	#4
Nagy Watch Officer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: a nice little room with padded walls... Posts: 342 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	T'was I. Happy Birthday Oberon. Was a chance find on Ebay. __________________ Known as Keab42 everywhere else. http://tinyurl.com/punchtwits

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Happy Bronie Day, Oberon! I got you this. __________________

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03-13-12, 02:58 PM	#5
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	I have solved the mystery, and with a minimum of violence. Raptor will be most unimpressed. It is from Mr Keab, and according to the item description on ebay it's a Long Patrol badge. Thank you very much mate. Much apprieciated.